Out Is Through: Living a meaningful life in difficult times with Larry D. Lariosa

This interview is Part 2 of 2. Stuart Gaffney is a lifelong artist and social justice activist. Stuart and his husband John Lewis were one of the plaintiff couples in the historic California case for marriage equality that won at the California Supreme Court in 2008. Stuart and John have been prominent voices speaking out for marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights in the local, national and internati...

This interview is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2 will be released on April 1st, 2026. Stuart Gaffney is a lifelong artist and social justice activist. Stuart and his husband John Lewis were one of the plaintiff couples in the historic California case for marriage equality that won at the California Supreme Court in 2008. Stuart and John have been prominent voices speaking out for marriage equality and LGB...

Dr. Natalye Pearson, Psy. D, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience serving diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. She specializes in treating racial trauma, internalized oppression, and identity development through culturally responsive individual and group therapy. Dr. Pearson is also a sought-after speaker and trainer, having led workshops for major tec...

Christie George is a writer, curator, and producer who has been working at the intersection of media, technology and social change for more than 20 years. She started her career at Women Make Movies and is the former president of New Media Ventures. She currently advises foundations and family offices on impact investing and narrative change. Her creative work has been included in Southern Exposur...

T.G. Ramsey is a clinical psychologist by day and a writer by night. His big gay agenda is to write MM novels that celebrate romance, friendship, and sexuality. And to normalize queer people being happy and accepted everywhere. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his two furry freeloaders, Biscuit and Beignet. T.G. plans to resume world travels and local adventures in between novels, becau...

Misty Loetterle is a Certified Coach and Certified Organizational Ombuds and Mediator. She also holds a Master’s in Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Theater Arts Performance. With over 15 years of coaching experience, she partners with leaders and professionals to navigate complex organizational challenges, interpersonal dynamics, and mid-career transitions - empowering them to build confidence and...

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, our family lost a mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and my mother-in-law. This episode is honors the memory of Millie Marcotte, her amazing spirit, and part of her story of living a life filled with meaning and purpose. Together with her husband Pat (my father-in-law), we recorded them for a short film “Keep Moving”. about their volunteer work wit...

James Guay, LMFT, is a psychotherapist in private practice since 1999, helping clients throughout California live more authentic and fulfilling lives. Alongside his therapy work, James is a passionate advocate for integrating mindfulness and nature as powerful tools for emotional resilience. An avid hiker and backpacker, he shares lessons from the trail — from the patience of switchbacks to the pe...

Compassion without Borders brings brighter futures to animals in need on both sides of the border. They focus their efforts where the need is the greatest, but where animals are the very least likely to be helped due to financial, geographic, and cultural barriers. Their programs include a dog rescue program from Mexico and the Central Valley, along with free veterinary wellness and spay/neuter cl...

Steve Adams has been an Oakland-based career musician/bass player for over 20 years, making records and touring globally with solo artists and bands, including Jack Johnson and his own band ALO. He has also part-timed at record shops (Tempo Records, Tower Records, Down Home Music and Open Mind Music) and sold at Bay Area record swaps. With live music on a temporary hold in 2020, Steve decided to l...

In this week’s episode, “The Meaning of Parenting”, I am so excited to interview with my niece and nephew Jackie and Tim Marcotte. Jackie and Tim Marcotte are a married couple and social media influencers. They find joy and meaning from raising their young toddler, Lando, in their home in Tacoma, Washington. When not working, they enjoy adventures like traveling, going to concerts, and visiting th...

Episode 9 of "Out Is Through: Living a Meaningful Life in Difficult Times" features Ann Dunn, Executive Director of Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS). Before joining Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS), Ann most recently served as the Director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS), from February 2020 to June 2024. Under Ann’s leadership, and with funding from FOAS, OAS launched several ne...

Ara Chawdhury is a Bisaya Bengali transmedia storyteller and human rights activist. Her debut feature Miss Bulalacao screened at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) 2016 Best of Philippine Cinema program. She recently staged a multimedia project titled “Maldisyon” about generational trauma and has published a children’s book titled “Marichin Marukoy, Mangayo Ko’g Asin”. ARA'S LINKS: htt...

Jennifer and Lisa Dazols are the dynamic duo behind Modern Family Finance, blending financial expertise and social advocacy to empower women and LGBTQ+ professionals. Jennifer, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and former Silicon Valley tech director, specializes in guiding clients through intentional financial journeys. Lisa, a licensed clinical social worker with a background in psychotherapy, brin...

Christian Linaban is a pioneer of Cebuano Cinema New Wave through his production company Panumduman Pictures and acclaimed short films. He won the Ishmael Bernal Award for Young Cinema at 2010's CineManila International Film Festival and 2011 Gawad Urian Best Cinematography Award. He’s directed 2 feature films: "Aberya" and “SUPERPSYCHOCEBU”. CHRISTIAN'S LINKS:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4441483/h...

Elke Ullmer-Strempke is an artist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and level 1 trained Internal Family Systems therapist, living and working in Oakland, CA. She  supports people in accessing their inherent creativity, which she believes is wildly necessary as we envision our future and the future of the planet together.  She recently had a personal record of deadlifting 200 lbs, and is fee...

This is a short debrief of our first 3 episodes. I am going on vacation so there will be no new episodes until June 3, 2025. References: “Atlas of the Heart” (2021) by Brene Brown “Teaching to Transgress” (1994)  by bell hooks (1994) Quote: "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey, Pan-African activist &...

Jose Aleman is a therapist-turned-coach with over 20 years of experience helping adults and couples thrive. Based in San Francisco and Oakland, he has transitioned from traditional therapy to coaching, blending mental health expertise with a fresh approach to personal growth. As the creator of "Loving Your Awkward Self", an empowering online platform, Jose offers confidence-boosting content tailor...

Dr. Natalye Pearson, Psy. D, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience serving diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. She specializes in treating racial trauma, internalized oppression, and identity development through culturally responsive individual and group therapy. Dr. Pearson is also a sought-after speaker and trainer, having led workshops for major tec...

La'on Canabe is a Bisaya indigenous artist, tattoo artist, and community organizer in Oakland, CA. They founded Baranggay Oakland, a community collective with a mission of supporting global indigenous consciousness within urban communities. La'on also founded Austronesian Gathering, a monthly program within Baranggay Oakland where austronesian people can gather, build community, share stor...

An episode introducing the audience to the Out is Through podcast.